On Fri, 22 Nov 1996, William Eastman wrote:
> ... If originality is not a concern, I would recommend using
> stainless steel fasteners wherever possible. Clean any reused bolts well
> and, after assemble, use some rust preventative coating (paint?)
Alot of stainless steel fasteners are SAE Grade 2; I dont use these
for anything other than cosmetic/trim items. Never, ever, use
stainless hardware on any drivetrain/suspension/brake component.
A great reference for hardware (and just an all around nifty book) is
_Nuts,_ Bolts,_Fasteners_and_Plumbing by Carroll Smith. It tells
you more than you ever wanted to know about hardware. Cost about $20.
-Scott
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